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* If you are a student with the DaVinci Academy, your school will be paying for select classes for 15 weeks. These classes will have a natural cut-off place in the curriculum at 15 weeks but you are welcome to pay out of pocket for the remaining five weeks of the course.
Hands on Science Workshops
Take your science learning to the next level with hands-on classes led by educators from the California Science Center. Students will be divided for part of each class by age and/or knowledge in science to get the most out of this hands on experience.
Each unit corresponds with a Home School Day program at the California Science Center (additional registration form and fee required at the link below). Registration and fees for the California Science Center Home School Days are not included with this program.
Teacher: CA Science Center Staff
All About Air And Geology Rocks!
January 23, February 6, March 12
Movie Magic and Eco Exploration
March 26, April 30, May 14
$130 (for six weeks of class)
9:30-11:00
grades 1-8
Click here to register for Creative Learning Place classes:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2936-science-general.html
Click here to register for CA Science Center Homeschool Days program:
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/Education/GroupPrograms/HomeSchool/HomeSchool.php
Modern Math Intro to Geometry II
This course continues from the Fall quarter. A student can join, if she/he is familiar with the following:
a. definitions of a point, line, straight line, angle, and circumference;
b. measuring angles with a protractor;
c. notions of a straight angle, right angle, and opposite angles;
d. the fact that angles of any triangle in the Euclidean plane add up to a straight angle. Familiarity means understanding the proof of the fact.
e. how to use a compass and ruler to draw a triangle with given side lengths; and finally,
f. how to use a compass and ruler to draw an angle equal to the given one;
A diagnostic quiz will be given to the newcomers on the first day of the class. If a student fails it, she/he will be offered placement in a different class that better meets her/his needs. Please understand that math is a field where to have a positive learning experience, a student often needs to have some prior knowledge of the subject. This is a group class, so Oleg will not be able to cater to the needs of the students who are far behind the body of the class.
Contents of the course.
1. Polygons in the Euclidean plane. In this part, we shall study geometric properties of parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses, and squares.
2. What is the shortest path from Home to School in your world? In this part, we shall learn how to construct the shortest paths connecting two different points in the Euclidean plane, on a cylinder, and on a sphere.
3. Circumferences in flat and warped worlds. The mystery of pi. In this part, we shall compare properties of a circumference in the Euclidean plane, on a cylinder and sphere.
4. Triangles in warped worlds. In this part, we shall learn what triangles are on a cylinder and sphere and study their properties.
5. What is so special about the plane? In this part, we shall take a good look at the parallel postulate and see why it doesn't hold for the cylinder and sphere.
6. Coordinates, or how to locate yourself on the plane, cylinder, and on the globe.
Each topic will take two to four classes depending on the students' progress. Please bring a few sheets of paper, pencils, a compass, and a ruler to every class. We shall draw a lot using these tools. A transparent sticky tape and scissors will also be needed for studying cylinders.
Teacher: Oleg Glezier
$190
January 23, 30, February 6, 13, March 5, 12, 26 April 9, 23, 30 May 7,14,
(14 classes)
Grades 6 and up (for younger students see the Wednesday classes)
To register Click Here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2929-math-geometry.html
Wednesday Classes begin January 11, 2012
Math
Modern Math: Intro to geometry II
It is the same course as the Monday class, but given at a much slower pace. A sequel to the fall course, Intro to Geometry I, it has the same prerequisites a - f as the Monday course. A diagnostic quiz will be given to the newcomers on the first day of the class. If a student fails it, she/he will be offered placement in a different class that better meets her/his needs. Please understand that math is a field where to have a positive learning experience, a student often needs to have some prior knowledge of the subject. This is a group class, so Oleg will not be able to cater to the needs of the students who are far behind the body of the class.
Teacher: Oleg Glezier
$310 January 11- May 30 (20 weeks no class April 4th)
9:00-10:00
Grades 1-6
To register click here
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2862-math-geometry.html
Algorithms and Fractals
Requirements: the child must have some familiarity with fractions. She/he must be able to compute 1/2 + 1/3, 2/3 - 1/4, 1/2 * 1/2, 1/64 * 1/2, 7/6 * 1/4, and the like. A diagnostic quiz will be given at the end of the first class. If a student fails it, she/he will be offered placement in a different class that better meets her/his needs. Please understand that math is a field where to have a positive learning experience, a student often needs to have some prior knowledge of the subject. This is a group class, so Oleg will not be able to cater to the needs of the students who are far behind the body of the class.
Contents of the course.
1. How to move a goat, wolf and cabbage across the river in a small boat, or intro to algorithms.
2. The Hanoi tower puzzle, or when will our world end? In this part, we shall find the optimal algorithm that solves the puzzle and figure out how long it takes to run.
3. Geometric series and a not-so-bright Shah. In this part, we shall study geometric sequences, series, and try to imagine 57 Mount Everests made of rice.
4. The Sierpinski triangle, or meet a fractal! In this part, we shall learn what the Sierpinski triangle is, compute it's area and study its relation to the Hanoi tower puzzle.
Each topic will take two to four classes depending on the students' progress. You need to buy the Hanoi tower puzzle for your child. Regardless the course, it's fun to play with, inexpensive and sold all over the Internet. I have purchased mine for $15, including shipping, at Amazon.
Teacher: Oleg Glezier
$310 January 11- May 30 (20 weeks no class April 4th)
10:00-11:00
Grades 4-12
To register click here
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2863-math-general.html
A Modern Look At Elementary Arithmetic
Requirements: the child must be fluid at adding and subtracting single-digit numbers. The child must have an abacus with ten beads on a wire.
Contents of the course.
1. Parts of a number. It is a typical kindergarten and elementary school problem to break a (positive integral) number into a sum of two. In this part, we shall learn how to break a (positive integral) number n into any number of parts, from one, n = n, to n, n = 1 + 1 + ... + 1.
2. The abacus, or why our system of counting is called place-valued. In this part, we shall learn to add and subtract numbers using the computer of the ancient world, the abacus. In the process, we shall also learn foundations of the decimal place-value numerical system currently used by humanity.
3. Multiplication through gardening. In this part, we shall learn that multiplication is nothing else but figuring out the area of a rectangular garden. In particular, this approach explains why a*b = b*a for any multiples a and b.
4. How did the ancients do it? Egyptian multiplication or the powers of two. In this part, we shall learn the fist way to multiply numbers invented by the human kind. In the process, we shall start implicitly learning powers and the binary numerical system.
5. Place-value systems, binary versus decimal. In this part, we shall learn how to go back and forth between a binary and decimal representation of a number.
Each topic will take two to four classes depending on the students' progress.
Teacher: Oleg Glezier
$310 January 11- May 30 (20 weeks no class April 4th)
11:15-12:15
Grades k-4
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2864-math-general.html
Art
"Arts and Skills"
practice and gain knowledge in the 2D and 3D visual arts with emphases on skill building. Projects include pencil, pastel, collage, watercolor, clay and fun.
Julianna Ostrovsky and Carl Petion
$185 for ten weeks January 11-rades k-2
Grades k-2
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2875-art-general.html
Writing
Elementary Writing
grades 3-5 (or younger with experience)
Creative and essay writing in an informal atmosphere. We will explore words, phrases, paragraphs, characterization, organization, personal narrative, story and poetry in writing. Each meeting will include a short lecture and then an activity to inspire expression in writing. Writing homework every week that can range from a minimum to the moon depending on the student. Some writing experience required. Reluctant writers are welcome.
Teacher:Erin Chianese
$320 (Includes copied reading materials. Students are required to bring their own writing materials)
January 11- May 30 (20 weeks no class April 4th)
10:00-11:00
grades 3-5
Limited to 12 students
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2860-english-writing.html
Middle School English
Poetry Madness, character interviews and individual writing projects, classic readings and contemporary literature are a few of the things we will explore in class. Students will learn how to analyze literature, how to write creatively, and how to write essays. Writing skills include richer sentences, better paragraphs, organizational tools, idea brainstorming, poetry and story writing. Readings include a plethora of poetry, a play, short stories, non-fiction selections, and novels. Students can suggest novels which we will decide on together. No textbook required. Weekly reading and writing assignments.
Teacher: Erin Chianese
$420 (includes copied reading materials. Students are required to bring their own writing materials)
January 11- May 30 (20 weeks no class April 4th)
11:00-12:30
grades 6-9
Limited to 12 students
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2861-english-writing.html
History
Middle School History: Making Connections: Current Events
This is going to be an exciting course with plenty of hands-on activities that will leave students with a strong sense of the historical context of modern day issues. Students will discover topics of interest from current events such as “no child left behind” and they will have the opportunity to debate these issues with classmates. Activities will include group history projects in which students can film movies, act out skits and create history board presentations. Through these projects, students will have the opportunity of seeing themselves in the middle of history as they make connections between the past, present, and future.
Teacher: Mitchell Karpp
$310 January 11- May 30 (20 weeks no class April 4th)
10:00-11:00
Grades 6-8
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2873-history-general.html
California History: Los Angeles Is Our Home
Get ready for an exciting semester of California History as students explore the events and people that have made Los Angeles the wonderful and amazing city it is. Students will learn about our city's rich history through hands-on activities and field trips to places of historical significance in their own backyards. Students will study the historical significance of local artifacts as they learn to tell the history of The City of Angels through narratives that weave together a timeless historical tapestry.
Teacher: Mitchell Karpp
$310 January 11- May 30 (20 weeks no class April 4th)
Wednesdays, 11:15am-12:15pm
Grades 2-5
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2874-history-state.html
Music
Voice Class
All you need is to love singing to join in the fun of this vocal class. Everybody has a voice, so come learn how to improve yours, increase your confidence, and enjoy singing more and more. You'll get all the basics of vocal technique, coaching, body awareness, musicianship skills, etc. We'll get your air moving and your voice flowing so you can really deliver. There will be group singing as well as individual attention. "Tune in" to a great vocal adventure.
Teacher: Suzanne Weiss Morgen
$160 for ten weeks
Jan 25, Feb. 8 and 22, March 7 and 21, April 11 and 18, May 2, 16 and 30
1:30-2:30
grades 6-9
limited to 12 students
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/index.php?option=com_ems&controller=classes&action=htmlStickerView&type=2&stickerId=2871&Itemid=112Friday Classes Begin January 13, 2012
Spanish With Susy
Spanish Language For Kids
Learn to speak Spanish through music, song, movement, storytelling and arts and crafts with native Spanish speaker, singer and songwriter Susana Feria.
Spanish 2
For students continuing from last session and others who have some prior knowledge of Spanish. Using our highly effective full immersion practices and our excellent educational materials, we will continue to develop the vocabulary that students learned in Spanish 1 into more complex sentences and expressions. Furthermore, students in this class – by themselves – start to create their own expressions and thoughts, and have developed the confidence to speak Spanish even without encouragement from the instructors. Students will continue to use the book “Spanish Elementary” by Carson-Dellosa and will move forward through the more advanced chapters.
grades 3-8
9:15-10:00
$250
January 13-June 1 (20 weeks, no class April 6th)
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2865-foreign-language-spanish.html
Spanish 1
This time our session is called “About Me”. Students will learn body parts and actions we perform with each body part (clap, run, eat, drink, read, hear). Students will also learn about emotions we feel and clothes we wear. As usual, a great array of manipulative educational materials, such as flash cards, posters, picture books are implemented to help combine different activities in order to provide students with multiple opportunities to retain new information.
grades k-5
$250
10:00-10:45
January 13-June 1 (20 weeks, no class April 6th)
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2866-foreign-language-spanish.html
Spanish For Parent And Me
Our Spanish music and play class is so much fun for babies and toddlers. We sing a variety of songs in Spanish only. Songs that teach us Spanish vocabulary about food, colors, numbers, alphabet, seasons, items around the house and much more! Our little students love interacting with the fun props provided to reinforce vocabulary for each song. We also use a variety of musical instruments that our students love to shake and dance to the sounds of.
Babies and toddlers and a care giver
11:00-11:45
January 13-June 1 (20 weeks, no class April 6th)
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2867-foreign-language-spanish.html
Music
Recorder Club
Learn to play the recorder! No prior experience necessary. Join with friends and make music together. Includes beginning note reading and music theory.
Teacher: Karen Golden
$250
Materials fee: $10 for a recorder if you don't have one. Eight colors to choose from!
9:15-10:00
grades k-4
January 13-June 1 (20 weeks, no class April 6th)
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2868-music-performance.html
Recorder Club Level Two
Continue your journey into the world of making music on the recorder. Recorder experience necessary. Includes beginning note reading and music theory. For students who know the notes: B, A, G, C, F, and can play a few tunes.
Teacher: Karen Golden
$250
10:00-10:45
grades 1-8
January 13-June 1 (20 weeks, no class April 6th)
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2869-music-general.html
Art
5 World Landmarks (session 1)
Sculpture construction: using cardboard wood, wire and miscellaneous repurposed materials create three dimensional works inspired by landmarks such as The Eiffel tower, Inca pyramids, The Brooklyn bridge, Disney Hall and the Coliseum.This class will explore materials and ways to construct for balance, structural integrity, imagination and fun.We will use cardboard boxes, found wood, popsicle sticks repurposed materials, glue, tape and inventiveness. http://www.rediscovercenter.org/ is our inspiration.
5 portraits from 5 World cultures (session 2)
Explore portraits from cultures across the world. African Ifa sculptors, Native Alaskan art, Byzantine Icons, Renaissance Italy, DaVinci, Indian Miniatures. Looking at examples of art across these cultures we will draw and paint our own interpretation of portrait, family members and pets. Attention families, be prepared for surprising results!
Teacher: Julianna Ostrovsky
$450 for all 20 weeks (10 week session available for $230 please specify which session upon registration)
January 13-June 1 (20 weeks, no class April 6th)
11:00-12:30
Grades k-9 (students will have the opportunity to work on age appropriate projects in a studio style class)
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2870-art-general.html
Storytelling
Tales From The heart – Stories of Giving, Caring And Sharing
Each week we will explore oral stories from world folklore, our families and ourselves that touch upon the themes of creating a better world. Students will have the opportunity to retell the tales in their own words and formulate new stories. This class will be fun and interactive providing a safe place for even the shyest students to shine. There will also be performance opportunities for family and friends.
Teachers: Karen Golden and her daughter Soli Rachwal
$310
January 13-June 1 (20 weeks, no class April 6th)
grades k-5
1:00-2:00
To register click here:
http://www.hssegue.com/postings/classes/2872-performing-arts-general.html
